Fair Housing
Which of the following is prohibited by the federal Fair Housing Act?
AAdvertising a home as 'close to a Catholic church'
BAdvertising a home with a preference for 'Catholic buyers only'✓ Correct
CAdvertising that the property is near public transportation
DAdvertising the property's square footage
Explanation
Advertising with a stated preference for buyers of a specific religion violates the Fair Housing Act. Stating a property is near a church is factual and permissible; indicating religious preference is not.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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